Connecting futures: Healthy North Coast at CSU Port Macquarie Open Day

Healthy North Coast’s Workforce Development and local Regional Management team recently participated in the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Open Day in Port Macquarie. This event offered future students a valuable opportunity to explore career pathways and gather information about the different courses available at CSU. Ally and Dilani from HNC.   As part of the

Resilient Kids Program Evaluation Report

Healthy North Coast is pleased to be able to share the first evaluation report from the Resilient Kids Program. The report, developed by Beacon Strategies, provides insights, learnings and recommendations from the delivery of the program between October 2023-October 2024. Following the 2022 flood events in the Northern Rivers, Healthy North Coast received a four-year

Now available: A new lung cancer screening program

  The new National Lung Cancer Screening Program has now launched for eligible Australians aged 50-70. The program provides free low-dose CT scans of your chest to look for early signs of lung cancer. If detected early, over 65% of lung cancers can be successfully treated. If you’re aged 50 to 70, have no signs

Have your say on homelessness in the Byron Shire

The Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration Byron Shire, which Healthy North Coast is proud to be part of, is excited to announce that the 1000 Voices Byron Shire survey is now live! We’re calling on members of the Byron Shire community to share their voices and directly influence how we respond to homelessness, shaping real, community-led

Invitation – Right Here, Right Now: National survey of young people

This survey aims to understand the things that affect mental health – like what makes it worse or better – in young people aged 12-25. This survey will help Orygen and the University of Melbourne figure out how to help young people more effectively. Participation in this research is completely voluntary. Participants will complete a

Right care, first time, where you live program on the North Coast

Recently, the first of three workshops for the Right care, first time, where you live program was delivered. Healthy North Coast was selected as one of eight urban and regional areas across Australia to be part of the Right care, first time, where you live program, delivered by the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind

Celebrating the legacy and impact of the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre

Healthy North Coast is proud to celebrate the long-standing success of the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre – operated by Health Voyage – which has been delivering dedicated, women-centred primary health services in the region for nearly 40 years. Since its establishment, the Centre has become a vital part of the local health landscape, offering

Go4Fun Online: A great referral option to lead families towards healthier lifestyles

Go4Fun Online is a free healthy lifestyle program that has undergone some recent changes to better support families with healthy living. The program supports primary school-aged children and their families to eat healthily and be more physically active. It includes 10 online sessions, supported by a weekly health coach, and connection with an online community.

Accessing drug and alcohol services for a healthier future: Supporting youth and people new to treatment

As young people navigate the complexities of adolescence, they face a variety of challenges that can affect their social, emotional, and physical wellbeing. One of the most pressing issues is substance use, including alcohol and other drugs. At this crucial stage of development, youth are at a higher risk of developing harmful patterns of use

Community-led diabetes education day delivers big impact in Ballina

Pictured L-R: Julie-Ann and Sheena (dietetic students) and Bullinah’s dietician Kate Richards.   Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service recently hosted a successful ‘Diabetes Management and Education Day’ in Ballina, bringing together community members, health professionals, and partner organisations to support better outcomes for people living with diabetes. With more than 25 community members attending, the day

Clearing the air: Supporting a vape-free future

As youth vaping continues to raise concern across Australia, innovative, culturally responsive programs like Clouded Minds are stepping up to make a difference. This award-winning initiative equips young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed choices, supporting healthier, vape-free futures.   Cancer Council NSW reports that 68% of 14-17 year olds have

Help shape the future of sepsis research in Australia

Every 20 minutes, an Australian is admitted to ICU with sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that affects 55,000 Australians each year, leading to 8,700 deaths – that’s 3 times more than common cancers and 4 times more than road trauma. The National Critical Care Research (NCCR) Collaboration is undertaking a new consultation – Shaping Sepsis